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April 1-30, 2002

Displays at Davenport (Iowa) and Rock Island (Illinois) Public Libraries

Teachers asked students to create artwork, essays or poetry based on the theme Conscience vs. Conformity: Jehovah's Witnesses in the Nazi Era.

One parent said she was “most impressed” with the quality of work of the young people.

“It was clear that they had gotten more from the book than just a good story,” the parent said. “They really thought about, and felt how Simone's life had changed. And you could tell they had also considered the prospect of having similar experiences themselves. This is a huge step for some of these youth who have not even reached an age where they're supposed to be capable of abstract thought - that is, to see the world outside of themselves.”

Student Artwork